World's Greatest Cornbread Recipe

Get ready to experience cornbread nirvana! This 6-star recipe delivers unbelievably moist, tender, and flavorful cornbread. Perfect as a side dish or a delicious treat on its own, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser guaranteed to become a family favorite. Easy to follow instructions and simple ingredients make this the ultimate cornbread experience.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 291.6 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for World's Greatest Cornbread

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How to Make World's Greatest Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, ¾ cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared 9x9 inch pan.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

31g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make World's Greatest Cornbread?

World's Greatest Cornbread takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in World's Greatest Cornbread?

World's Greatest Cornbread has approximately 291.6 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 30 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for World's Greatest Cornbread?

The key ingredients for World's Greatest Cornbread are Cornmeal, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Eggs, Creamed Corn. See the full list with measurements above.

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